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M984E1 General Operating Procedures (Cont)
TOW M984E1 (CONT).
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WARNING
Be careful when climbing on vehicle, surface may be
slippery and personal injury may result.
(29) Remove two straps (30) from stowage and route straps around
crosstube (6) and through tow support assembly shackle hole (31).
(30) Repeat step (29) for other side of crosstube (6).
(31) Pull straps (30) tight.
(32) Operate crane controls (para 2-63) until
8-ft (2.5 m)
utility chain (21) is
slack.
NOTE
Loosen straps if required to remove chain.
(33) Remove 8-ft (2.5 m) utility chain (21), tighten straps (30) if loosened.
(34) Install two 8-ft (2.5 m) utility chains (21) around crosstube (6) and
through tow support assembly shackle hole (31) two times and attach
grab hook to chain.
(36) Route strap (32) from towing pintle hook (33), around left tow
cylinder (2), and tighten.
(37) Position recovery vehicle 1 ft (30 cm) from tow eyes of disabled
vehicle.
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